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a collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a computer
All of our customers' information was kept in a database. an online database
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Recent Examples of database
Coglianese says his own database now tracks over 3,000 uses.
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Tharin Pillay, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Scott's name has also been entered into the National Crime Information Center database, Craig said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
For nonemergency help finding care, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has an online database for locating providers near you.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The trade group noted that the FTC database includes complaints that are actually inquiries, asking, for example, whether insurance might cover a debt.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
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Tharin Pillay, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Scott's name has also been entered into the National Crime Information Center database, Craig said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
For nonemergency help finding care, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has an online database for locating providers near you.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The trade group noted that the FTC database includes complaints that are actually inquiries, asking, for example, whether insurance might cover a debt.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for database
Noun
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The dearth of information has repeatedly led to inaccuracies in media reports, and on sanctions and law enforcement lists.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hill and her defense lawyer, Christopher Lomax, did not respond to Herald email and voice mail requests to comment for this article.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Database.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/database. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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